More midrange devices leaked by Microsoft for MWC 2015

It seems Microsoft is content in continuing to push out midrange Lumia devices. Two more handsets, the Lumia 640 and the 640 XL are slated for release during the company's keynote tomorrow.  Microsoft inadvertently leaked the information in their own Microsoft News Centre.

The Lumia 640 is supposedly a 5-inch device fitted with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage and will run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 400 processor. It should be running Windows 10 for smartphone.

We should expect an 8-megapixel rear camera and 1-megapixel Skype camera. The Lumia 640 XL is likely a larger variant. Earlier rumours suggested that Microsoft was going to launch around five new handsets as well as outline their plans for Windows 10 on smartphones. This may still happen as Nokia has always had a starring role at Mobile World Congress, so I'm hoping we'll get more exciting product announcements.

Source: Pocket-Lint.com, Microsoft

HTC One (M9) arriving in Canada on Bell, Rogers, SaskTel, TELUS, and Videotron early spring

The HTC One (M9) flagship smartphone is coming to Canada early Spring and is a lock for carriers like  Bell, Rogers, SaskTel, TELUS, and Videotron. Pricing hasn't been revealed but it should be along the lines of most flagship devices available on two-year contracts.

he HTC One M9 will be available with a range of unique and customizable accessories including the second generation HTC Dot View case, which adds more retro personalization thanks to a host of new features and colour options.

Am updated version of the HTC Dot View can handle alerts from Instagram, Snapchat and Badoo with through-the-case notifications.

A new IP68 water resistant Active Case and Active Headset is also coming for the new HTC One. 

Source: HTC

HTC wants to claim its piece of the VR headset space with the Re Vive

HTC has teamed up with Valve to create its Virtual Reality headset called the Re Vive. The vive is worn on the head much like the Oculus Rift and it comes later this year. HTC says the Vive will have immersive audio and video which, unlike competing products, will not leave user's feeling sick or disoriented.  Gaming seems to be the focus of HTC's VR headset although it is partering with various cultural and content companies to create new immersive experiences for the device. 

HTC launches Re Grip health tracker at MWC

HTC teamed up with Under Armour to develop the new HTC Re Grip wearable focused on sports and health tracking. Compatible with iOS and Android, this bracelet resembles similar products from Nike and FitBit but brings a curved display. Taking aim at Nike and TomTom, the Grip is equipped with a GPS for tracking distance and location and it integrates with Under Armour's UA Record app. There's no heart-rate tracking component.

The Grip will initially be sold in the US only and the suggested retail price $199. The company is promising up to 5 hours of battery life while GPS is activated, or 2.5 days with GPS off.